When is a bump-out really an Addition?
I got a question recently on a post about Remodeling Price Drivers asking:
“When is a bump out no longer a bump out but rather an addition? And when doing a cost estimate, is the cost of a bump out the same as an addition, approximately $200 per square foot?”
The short answer is that, for all [...]
Carving a Foyer Out of the Living Room
I’m in the design process for 3 jobs where a small house has the front door opening directly into the living room — without access to a closet or any other means of transition from outside to inside. In each case, the client wants to create a foyer but without adding significant, if any, space.
8 Way to Keep Kitchen Remodeling Costs Down
Thoughts about ways to keep kitchen remodeling costs down.
Let’s Talk Window Replacement
You’ll get dizzy from the myriad window choices in remodeling your home. There are several basic choices you’ll be making. The first decision is about whether to use replacement windows or new construction windows.
Basement Media Room
My client wanted media and exercise rooms in the basement of her 1920’s Washington DC home. The media room is the place where she and her boyfriend spend evenings with their large black lab. She wanted it to be comfortable for the two of them on a daily basis
A Master Suite Within the Existing Footprint
Built in 1903, this vernacular farmhouse had small rooms, limited closets, and poor flow. The owners wanted a luxurious master suite without increasing the footprint of the house. We consolidated two small bedrooms into a spacious master bedroom.
Using Floor Plans to Fix Problems
Our client had been struggling for 2 years with their open design house — they just couldn’t make it cozy for family meals. …This article is about using floor plans to diagnose & fix problems and using mock-ups to review or confirm your solutions.
Expanding a Galley Kitchen
We often relocate kitchens in houses that originally had small galley kitchens in the back of the house. For this 1914 duplex in Washington, DC that wasn’t possible — both for reasons of budget and space. Instead we popped part of it into the dining room.
Basement Playroom
Probably the best bang for the buck is finishing an unfinished basement. This playroom is right down the stairs from the kitchen making it a great place for kids to play while Mom is preparing dinner.
